HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-23-2016 Council Work Session MinutesMINUTES OF THE
ORONO CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 25, 2016
5:00 o'clock p.m.
PRESENT: Mayor Lili Tod McMillan, Council Members Jim Cornick, Jr., Aaron Printup, Lizz Levang,
and Denny Walsh. Representing Staff were City Administrator Jessica Loftus, Finance Director Ron
Olson, Public Works Director/Engineer Adam Edwards, Community Development Director Jeremy
Barnhart, and City Clerk Diane Tiegs.
Council discussed the Hennepin County Assessing Contract renewal. Staff's recommendation is to
stay with Hennepin County Assessing services. Council discussed private sector services versus
what Hennepin County offers. Loftus will bring the contract to Council for review at the June 27th
meeting.
City Administrator Loftus provided Council with an organizational update and a preview of
information on upcoming issues.
Finance Director Olson provided 2017 Budget information to Council along with updates on the
current budget status, health insurance cost for 2017, and the need to find a long term funding
solution for road maintenance. Council discussed possible funding priorities including the Navarre
Trail, repair of the golf course bathroom facilities, dedicated roads for repair in 2017, increasing
the equipment fund, technology upgrades and customer service training.
Public Works/City Engineer Edwards reviewed road funding and planning for the next budget
cycle. Staff would like direction for the 2017 budget process and what Council would like to
address along with where the funding will come from. Council discussed resident concerns
regarding the current condition of the city roads. Some Council Members feel it is time to allocate
funding to adequately address our road issues. Budget discussion will begin in June and road
funding will be reviewed during that process.
Community Development Director Barnhart discussed the size of the planning packet information
provided to Council. Council discussed the packet and the consensus was they would prefer an
executive summary of the conservation design report and include the Planning Commission
meeting memo for that agenda item as it has a more detailed summary. The Planning Department
is changing the requirement for submitting floor plans with an application due to security of the
proposed building. Barnhart relayed to Council that all suggestions are welcome to improve the
process.
Barnhart updated Council on the recent legislation that allows temporary fa rnily care dwellings
(drop houses) to care for a family member. An ordinance will be drafted for Council review in
June.
The meeting closed at 6:40 p.m.
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